Qualification:

M.A. (Engl), M.A. (Pol.Sci.), M.Phil., M.Ed., P.G.D.J.,P.G.D.T.E., Ph.D. (Engl).

Designation: Associate Professor and Head i/c

Research Specilization:

His specializations are English Literature, English Language Teaching, Grammar Teaching, Play Way Method of Teaching, Education and Educational Psychology.

Books Published:

Pepers Published:

• Balasubramanian, N. and Saravana Selvan, R. (2003), “Virtual Classroom: An Innovation” in Sukumaran Nair, V. (Ed:) Emerging Facets of Education, Thiruvananthapuram: S.B. Press Pvt. Ltd.
• Saravana Selvan, R. and Vethambal, N.C. (2004), “WRITING A TEXT” Journal of English Language Teachers Association of India, Vol. X, Nov-Dec.2004.
• Saravana Selvan, R. and Vethambal, N.C. (2005), “Teaching Language as Language” Journal of English Language Teachers Association of India, Vol. Xi, June-July, 2005.
• Saravana Selvan,R. (2005). “Communication for classroom Teaching”. Experiments In Education, Vol.XXXIII,No.7,July 2005.
• Saravana Selvan, R. and Vethambal, N.C. (2005), “Literature – The Granary of English Language Teaching” Journal of Research and Reflections on Education, Vol. 3, No:04, Oct-Dec.2005.
• Saravana Selvan, R. and Vethambal, N.C. (2005) “Fluency in English in Ninety Days” University News, Association of Indian Universities. Vol.43,No.49, Dec.5-11,2005
• Saravana Selvan, R. and Vethambal, N.C. (2005) “Challenges and Opportunities before the Teachers of English in the Context of Globalization” Journal of Educational Research and Extension. Vol.42 (3), July-sep 2005.
• Dr. S. Purushothaman and Saravana Selvan, R (2005) QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE – In Tune with NAAC” publuished by Vellalar College for Women, Erode at the NAAC sponsored South Regional Seminar.

Special Lectures:

• Delivered many UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidhasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
• Delivered many UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
• Delivered many UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Mysore University, Mysore.
• Delivered many UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Kerala University, Tiruvanandhapuram.
• Delivered UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi.
• Delivered many UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
• Delivered UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Madras University, Madras.
• Delivered UGC sponsored special Lectures at the UGC Academic Staff College, Calicut University, Calicut
• Delivered special Lectures at Sri Bannari Amman College of Engineering, Sathyamangalam during AICTE Training Programme.Delivered a special Lectures in various colleges for Staff and Students.
• Delivered UGC sponsored special Lectures at Mother Teresa women’s University, Kodaikanal.
• Delivered UGC sponsored special Lectures at Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

Awards and Appreciations:

• Won the Leelavathi Memorial Rolling Trophy in the Inter- Collegiate Debate in English held at Madras.
• Won the Leelavathi Memorial First Prize in the Inter-Collegiate Debate in English held at Madras.
• Won First Prize in the District Level competitions in Essay Writing and Versification.
• Won Many Prizes at College Level in Various Competitions including Quiz and Sports.

Extension Activities:

• Five M.A. Students for their PG final semester Project, taught regularly the students of Govt. High School, Kalveerampalayam, Coimbatore
  

Papers presented in Conferences:

• Chaired a Presentation Session and Presented a Paper on “TEACHING ENGLISH TO NON-NATIVES THROUGH LITERATURE” at the II International Congress on English Grammar, Organised by the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam from 27-12-2005 to 31-12-2005
• Presented a paper on “ SPOKEN ENGLISH – A VISA FOR JOBS” at the First International conference in English, organized by the English Language Teachers’ Association of India at Chennai on 05-02-2005.
• Presented a paper on User-Friendly English Language Teaching: Need of the Day at the fourth International conference on5-6th March 2005 organized by the Society for Educational Technology, Research and Development, Bharathidhasan University, Trichy.
• Presented a Paper on " Play way Method of Teaching English Language" -- XXX Annual National conference organized by the All India English Language Teachers' Association, held at Chennai.
• Chaired a presentation Session and presented paper on “Emerging Trend Of Language: Newer Challenges To Teachers”, at UGC sponsored National Seminar, kongu Arts College, Erode.
• Acted as a Resorce person, Chaired a presentation session at the UGC sponsored seminar, conducted by the Department of English of Dharumapuram Gnanambikai Govt. Arts College (w), Mayiladuturai and Presented a Paper on “WOMEN, POWER AND SUBVERSION: SOCIAL STRATEGIES.” on 10-08-2004
• Presented a paper on “Towards a Genuine Approach: Teaching English to Slow Learners” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar, organized by Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore on 16th Dec. 2005.
• Presented paper on “Technological Environment In Teacher Education: Present And Future”, at the UGC sponsored National Seminar, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore, on 16th Dec. 2005
• Presented an invited paper titled “ Humanizing Education: Parents’ point of view” at the X National Seminar organized by the Central Elecrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi on 17th Dec. 2005.
• Invited to be a Discussant at the National Seminar organized by the Regional Institute of English of South India, Bangalore on 22nd Dec. 2005.
• Presented a paper on “Empowering Rural Students with Spoken English” at the Indo-British National Seminar, organized by the Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidhasan University, Trichirapalli on 30th dec. 2005.
• Co-Chaired a session and presented a paper on “Indianizing Indian Education – Need of the hour”, at the Seventh National Seminar, organized by the Indian Association of Psychology, Pondicherry, on 7th Jan, 2006.
• Delivered the key note address in the National Seminar in English, organized by Sri Vasavi College, Erode on 1st November 2007.
• Chaired and presented a speech on English for Global Communication in the National level Seminar at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on 14th July 2007
• Chaired a session and presented a speech on English for Employablity at the UGC sponsored National seminar, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore. 2007
• Chaired a session and presented a speech on Technical English at the UGC sponsored National seminar, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore. 2009.
• Served as a Rapportuer in the National Seminar Organized by the Nahru Arts and Science college, Coimbatore.
• Participated in the Three Days Indo-Australian Seminar, Organized by the Department of English, University of Madras.
• Presented a Paper on " Dr. Radhakrishnan's Contribution to Indian Philosophy and Education" at the National Seminar organized by the Department of Education, Annamalai University.
• Presented a Study Paper on "Language as Labyrinthine" - Bharathiya Vidhya Bhavan.
• Presented a Paper on "Academic Freedom" -- U.G.C. Orientation Course.
• Paper on "Role of Family in Higher Education" -- U.G.C. Orientation Course.
• Project Paper on "Be a Master With Master English" -- U.G.C. Refresher Course.

Workshops Attended:

• Four Weeks Orientation Program of U.G.C. Organized by the Academic Staff College , Central University, Pondicherry.
• Three Weeks Refresher Program in English of U.G.C. Organized by the Academic Staff College ,Central University , Pondicherry.
• One Month P.G.C.T.E. Contact Seminar Organized by the C.I.E.F.L., Hyderabad.
• One Month P.G.D.T.E. Contact Seminar Organized by the C.I.E.F.L., Hyderabad.
• Attended the two day Regional Seminar of All India English Language Teachers of India, from 21-07-02 to 22-07-02.
• Attended as a Resource Person and Participant in the two-day Workshop on “Towards Better Question Papers” organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai from 08-08-2003 to 09-08-2003.
• Attended as a Participant in the two-day Workshop on “Development of Curriculum for Job Oriented Courses” organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai from 31-10-2003 to 01-11-2003.
• Attended as a Participant in the two-day Workshop on “Preparation of Research Proposals by College Teachers” organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai from 14-11-2003 to 15-11-2003.
• Participated in the one-day workshop, organized by the Electronic Corporation of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, to design the syllabus for ITES course on 20-07-2004.

Courses Organized:

• Three Days Bridge Course for Students by British Council Division, Chennai.
• Three Days Bridge Course for Students by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai.
• Five Days Workshop-cum-Seminar for Teachers of English at Higher Secondary Level Sponsored by Neyveli Lignite Corporation & handled by Experts in ELT.
• Seven Days Workshop on Spoken English for the Saint Paul's Alumni Association, Neyveli.
• Five Days Orientation Training Program for Teachers of English from various Colleges.
• Three Days Orientation Training Program for Teachers of English from various Colleges, Sponsored by NLC & Conducted by the State Institute of English, Chennai.
• Organised 18 UGC sponsored Refresher and Seven Orientation courses for University and College Teachers.
• Course Co-Ordinator for Seven UGC sponsored Orientation Courses of 28 days duration each.
• Course Co-ordinator for UGC sponsored Refresher course in English.
• Organized and conducted a 5 day programme on Functional English to the Administrative staff of the university.
• Being one of the Web Masters of the dynamic Web site of BharathiarUniversity, contributed much for the launch for the Official Web site.

Professional Affiliation:

• Visiting Professor, Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
• Academic Council Member, Sri Ramakrishna College of Education, Coimbatore
• Member, English Language Teachers’ Association of India
• Member, Academic Council, University Madras, Chennai (1989 –’91)
• Member, Administrative Staff Training Prog. Committee, Bharathiar University.
• Member, University Annual Report Committee, Bharathiar University.
• Member, University Academic Calendar Committee, Bharathiar University.
• AICTE Nominee, Staff Selection, P.S.G College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• Member, College Governing Council C.M.S. College of Science & Commerce, cbe.
• Member, College Governing Council Gobi Arts College, Gopichettipalayam.
• University Representative, Exam Passing Board, GVG College, Udumalpet.
• University Representative, Exam Passing Board, Kongu Nadu College, Coimbatore.
• Member, PG Board of Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
• Member, M.Phil & Ph.D Research Board, Karpagam University, Coimbatore.
• Member, Exam Audit Committee, Karpagam University, Coimbatore

Contact address:

Office:
Dr.R. Saravana Selvan,
Department of English & Foreign Languages,
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore - 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone : 0422-2428382

e-mail : raja_saravanan@rediffmail.com